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Goals and Objectives

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	1. Academic Research and Publication:		1. Academic Research and Publication:
	* Goal: To advance knowledge in the field of Islamic studies, particularly in areas related to Qur'anic studies, Shiʿi and Ismaili studies, and the intellectual heritage of the Muslim world.		* Goal: To advance knowledge in the field of Islamic studies, particularly in areas related to Qur'anic studies, Shiʿi and Ismaili studies, and the intellectual heritage of the Muslim world.
	* Objectives: To produce critical editions and translations of classical Arabic, Persian, and other Muslim texts through its flagship "Ismaili Texts and Translations Series"; to support individual and collaborative research projects; and to disseminate findings through its peer-reviewed publications, such as the Oxford University Press book series and the journal Religions (Daftary, 2021)<ref>Daftary, F. (2021)<ref>Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.</ref>. The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.</ref>.		* Objectives: To produce critical editions and translations of classical Arabic, Persian, and other Muslim texts through its flagship "Ismaili Texts and Translations Series"; to support individual and collaborative research projects; and to disseminate findings through its peer-reviewed publications, such as the Oxford University Press book series and the journal Religions (Daftary, 2021)<ref>Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.</ref>.

	2. Graduate Education:		2. Graduate Education:

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	'''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021). Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context.		'''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021). Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context.

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	'''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021). Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context.		'''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021). Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context.

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	The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS)<ref>https://www.iis.ac.uk/</ref> is a higher education and academic research institute, established in 1977 to promote scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies. Our research and higher education programmes are not confined to the theological and religious heritage of Islam; rather, they seek to explore the relationship of religious ideas to broader dimensions of society and culture. In addition to a civilisational approach to the study of Islam, we encourage a multiplicity of approaches, disciplines, expressions and interpretations.		The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS)<ref>https://www.iis.ac.uk/</ref> is a higher education and academic research institute, established in 1977 to promote scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies. Our research and higher education programmes are not confined to the theological and religious heritage of Islam; rather, they seek to explore the relationship of religious ideas to broader dimensions of society and culture. In addition to a civilisational approach to the study of Islam, we encourage a multiplicity of approaches, disciplines, expressions and interpretations.

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	2. Graduate Education:		2. Graduate Education:
	* Goal: To educate a new generation of scholars and professionals equipped with deep religious and secular knowledge.		* Goal: To educate a new generation of scholars and professionals equipped with deep religious and secular knowledge.
	* Objectives: To run the "Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities" (GPISH) and the "Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)", both of which are dual-degree programs in partnership with leading UK universities. These programs aim to develop well-rounded graduates who can contribute to academic, educational, and civil society institutions (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b).		* Objectives: To run the "Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities" (GPISH) and the "Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)", both of which are dual-degree programs in partnership with leading UK universities. These programs aim to develop well-rounded graduates who can contribute to academic, educational, and civil society institutions (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b)<ref>The Institute of Ismaili Studies. (n.d.-b). Graduate Programmes. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://www.iis.ac.uk/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/</ref>.

	3. Curriculum Development for the Ismaili Community:		3. Curriculum Development for the Ismaili Community:
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	The website hosts a comprehensive repository of information, including details on its academic programs, research projects, publications, library resources, and faculty profiles.		The website hosts a comprehensive repository of information, including details on its academic programs, research projects, publications, library resources, and faculty profiles.

	For specific inquiries, the Institute can be contacted through the following methods, as listed on their official website (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b):		For specific inquiries, the Institute can be contacted through the following methods, as listed on their official website (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b)<ref>The Institute of Ismaili Studies. (n.d.-b). Contact Us. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://www.iis.ac.uk/contact-us/</ref>:

	General Inquiries Email: iis.info@iis.ac.uk		General Inquiries Email: iis.info@iis.ac.uk
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	1. Ismaili Texts and Translations Series: This is the flagship publication series. It comprises critical editions and annotated English translations of key Arabic and Persian texts from the Ismaili tradition, many of which were previously inaccessible. These volumes are foundational for any serious scholarship in the field (Daftary, 2007)<ref>Daftary, F. (2007). The Ismailis: Their history and doctrines (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.</ref>. Notable examples include editions of works by al-Sijistānī, al-Kirmānī, and Nāṣir Khusraw.		1. Ismaili Texts and Translations Series: This is the flagship publication series. It comprises critical editions and annotated English translations of key Arabic and Persian texts from the Ismaili tradition, many of which were previously inaccessible. These volumes are foundational for any serious scholarship in the field (Daftary, 2007)<ref>Daftary, F. (2007). The Ismailis: Their history and doctrines (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.</ref>. Notable examples include editions of works by al-Sijistānī, al-Kirmānī, and Nāṣir Khusraw.

	2. Peer-Reviewed Monographs and Series: The IIS publishes scholarly books through partnerships with leading academic presses like I.B. Tauris and Oxford University Press. These include the "Shi'i Heritage Series" and "The Institute of Ismaili Studies Qur'anic Studies Series," which feature works by both IIS and external scholars (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b).		2. Peer-Reviewed Monographs and Series: The IIS publishes scholarly books through partnerships with leading academic presses like I.B. Tauris and Oxford University Press. These include the "Shi'i Heritage Series" and "The Institute of Ismaili Studies Qur'anic Studies Series," which feature works by both IIS and external scholars (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b)<ref>The Institute of Ismaili Studies. (n.d.-b). Publications. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://www.iis.ac.uk/publications/</ref>.

	3. Annotated English Translations of the Qur'an: The "Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries" project, led by senior IIS researchers, is a landmark publication that provides a comparative study of exegesis across different Sunni and Shi'i traditions, highlighting the pluralism within Qur'anic interpretation (Rippin & Knappert, 2022).		3. Annotated English Translations of the Qur'an: The "Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries" project, led by senior IIS researchers, is a landmark publication that provides a comparative study of exegesis across different Sunni and Shi'i traditions, highlighting the pluralism within Qur'anic interpretation (Rippin & Knappert, 2022).
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	1. Academic Partnerships (University Collaborations): The IIS has established formal partnerships with leading global universities to deliver its graduate programs and joint research projects. Key partners include:		1. Academic Partnerships (University Collaborations): The IIS has established formal partnerships with leading global universities to deliver its graduate programs and joint research projects. Key partners include:
	* University of London: Through various colleges like SOAS and University College London (UCL), the IIS collaborates on the GPISH and STEP dual-degree programs, where students complete their final Master's degree at the partner institution (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b).		* University of London: Through various colleges like SOAS and University College London (UCL), the IIS collaborates on the GPISH and STEP dual-degree programs, where students complete their final Master's degree at the partner institution (The Institute of Ismaili Studies, n.d.-b)<ref>The Institute of Ismaili Studies. (n.d.-b). Graduate Programmes. Retrieved October 26, 2023, from https://www.iis.ac.uk/study-with-us/graduate-programmes/</ref>.
	* McGill University (Canada): A long-standing partner in areas of Islamic studies and graduate education.		* McGill University (Canada): A long-standing partner in areas of Islamic studies and graduate education.
	* University of Cambridge (UK): Collaboration on research and academic initiatives.		* University of Cambridge (UK): Collaboration on research and academic initiatives.